Characterization of a synchronous wave nonlinear transmission line

Author

Coleman, P.D. ; Borchardt, J.J. ; Alexander, J.A. ; Williams, J.T. ; Peters, T.F.

Author_Institution

Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA

fYear

2011

fDate

19-23 June 2011

Firstpage

173

Lastpage

177

Abstract

Many aspects of Non Linear Transmission Lines (NLTL´s) make them attractive sources for High Power Microwave (HPM) systems. This paper describes a test bed that is being used to investigate synchronous wave NLTL operations. Analytical models and numerical simulations are used in design of the line and interpretation of results. Shock wave propagation is characterized and compared to theoretical predictions. Adjustment of the shock velocity is used to demonstrate the NLTL´s tunability. Forward wave operation of the line has been fully characterized using fast shock velocities. In addition, backward wave operation has been observed when using slow shock velocities.

Keywords

numerical analysis; power transmission lines; analytical models; backward wave operation; fast shock velocities; high power microwave systems; numerical simulations; shock wave propagation; synchronous wave nonlinear transmission line; Dispersion; Electric shock; Ferrites; Numerical models; Power transmission lines; Radio frequency; Tuning;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Pulsed Power Conference (PPC), 2011 IEEE

Conference_Location

Chicago, IL

ISSN

2158-4915

Print_ISBN

978-1-4577-0629-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PPC.2011.6191409

Filename

6191409